Leica Announces Latest Limited Version: Disney Q2

Commemorating the one centesimal anniversary of Walt Disney Studios and their steady use of Leica cameras and projectors in the course of the manufacturing of their omnipresent cartoons, Leica has introduced the limited-edition Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder,” a black Leica Q2 graced with a discreet picture of the world’s most well-known animated mouse on the highest plate. Manufacturing is restricted to 500 items.

A secret beforehand identified solely to Leica and people within the Disney internal circle, Disney has been utilizing Leica tools in the course of the strategy of animating their cartoon storyboards for the reason that starting. Leica grew to become such an integral a part of Disney’s workflow that the Leica identify is included of their store jargon; a “Leica Reel” is a storyboard approach that mixes illustrations and soundtrack.

Along with the unobtrusive Mickey Mouse print on the camera’s high plate, the camera physique’s white leather-based overlaying is emblazoned with sketches of Mickey and what seem like artists’ animation notes. The Disney emblem is engraved underneath the again show glass and the cameras have particular serial numbers. Manufactured in Germany, the manufacturing run is restricted to 500 items. Particular packaging features a distinctive rope strap, matching mud bag and a certificates of authenticity.

Beneath, the celebratory camera is a Leica Q2, a 47.3-megapixel full-frame compact camera that we reviewed in March 2019. This non-zooming luxurious mirrorless is fitted with a superlative Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH prime lens and is constructed utilizing light-weight magnesium alloy. For full specs and the complete, hands-on assessment, learn this Shutterbug article: Leica Q2 Full Body Compact Digicam Assessment.

Worth of the Leica/Disney commemorative is $5995, a mere $200 over the value of the usual Leica Q2 and the identical value because the Leica Q2 Reporter. The Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Marvel” mannequin shall be obtainable worldwide later this month from Leica Boutiques and directly from the Leica USA web site.

In case you lengthy to personal a Leica commemorative however cartoons aren’t your factor, the Leica Q2 Dawn by Seal, additionally priced at $5995, may be bought at this time. Every is wrapped with a Japanese woven cloth overlaying that’s printed with a unique sample, making each one of many 500 cameras within the limited-edition manufacturing run really one in all a sort.

—Jon Sienkiewicz